Leadership Inventory for Female Executives (LIFE)

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Topics Covered:

  • Instructor Bio
  • Understand organizational practices
  • Personal and Professional Growth: Assess and refine competencies to navigate leadership challenges effectively.
  • Leadership and Decision-Making: Explore diverse styles to enhance decision-making in complex scenarios.
  • Mentorship and Networking: Build relationships with peers and foster opportunities to mentor the next generation of female officers.
  • Strategic Career Planning: Develop actionable career goals tailored to individual strengths and aspirations.

Who Should Attend:

  • Officers currently in or aspiring to command staff positions

Course Hours:

Participants receive 40 hours of TCOLE (3751) credit.

Program Links:

[ Program Page ]

Date/Time:

Jan 30 - Feb 03, 2023

Class begins at 8:00 a.m. and ends at 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday. The program involves working lunches (lunch is provided).

Course Cost:

$395 per person. One participant per agency per class


Payment is required by the Wednesday prior to the start of the class.

Location Information:

Bill Blackwood
Law Enforcement Management Institute of Texas
Criminal Justice Center
Sam Houston State University
1600 Bobby K. Marks Blvd.
Huntsville, Texas 77341-2417
Phone: 800-477-9248
Fax: 936-294-3926

Hotel Information: *

University Hotel - SHSU
1610 Bobby K. Marks Drive
Huntsville, TX 77340
Phone: 936-291-2151
www.shsuhotel.org

* Unless otherwise noted, hotel arrangements are the responsibility of the participant.

The Leadership Inventory for Female Executives (LIFE) program is an innovative initiative dedicated to improving executive leadership skill for women in public safety across Texas and the nation. Rooted in research on leadership dynamics, LIFE promotes professional growth, personal development, and strategic career planning tailored for current and aspiring female leaders. Delivered in an interactive, small-group setting, the program encourages open dialogue, mentorship, and the building of meaningful professional networks. Participants gain valuable insights into organizational practices, leadership and decision-making, and strategic career development, while also refining competencies essential for navigating complex leadership challenges. To foster continued engagement, graduates are connected through LIFELINE, a quarterly newsletter that provides ongoing educational and inspirational resources for alumnae. Participation is limited to one representative per agency per session to ensure a personalized and impactful experience. (***Currently on hiatus.)

For more information, contact:

Scott McCollum, LEMIT Associate Director
Law Enforcement Management Institute of Texas
George J. Beto Criminal Justice Building
Sam Houston State University
Huntsville, TX 77341-2417
Fax: (936) 294-3926
Phone: (936) 294-3193
Phone: 800-477-9248
scott.mccollum@shsu.edu

Cancellation Policy:

If the participant has already paid, he/she will be refunded half the cost of the registration fee if written notice of cancellation is received by the Program Coordinator no later than fourteen (14) business days prior to the program. No refunds are available after this date, but substitutions of attendees are permitted.

If no written cancellation is received and the participant does not attend the program, the participant or their agency will be required to pay 100% of the registration fee if the registration fee was not previously paid.